]]>http://1037theloon.com/11-year-old-writes-letter-asking-wild-to-acquire-her-dad-and-they-did/feed/0Getty ImagesMinnesota Named Second Happiest Statehttp://1037theloon.com/minnesota-named-second-happiest-state/
http://1037theloon.com/minnesota-named-second-happiest-state/#commentsSat, 28 Feb 2015 16:00:43 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=310734Continue reading…]]>In an article published by the smarty-pants over at WalletHub, Minnesota was determined to be the second happiest state in America -- second only to Utah. Things like financial well-being, physical & mental health, environment, social connections, outlook, jobs, volunteering, and sports participation were taken into consideration.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/minnesota-named-second-happiest-state/feed/0Jacob Wackerhausen/ThinkStockLack Of Snow Rough On Many Minnesotanshttp://1037theloon.com/lack-of-snow-rough-on-many-minnesotans/
http://1037theloon.com/lack-of-snow-rough-on-many-minnesotans/#commentsMon, 23 Feb 2015 18:15:54 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=310744Continue reading…]]>From outdoor enthusiasts to business owners -- this winter's lack of snow has been bad news for many Minnesotans. In fact, it's actually been the third mild winter in a row. Here in St. Cloud, we're 14" below average since December 1st, and 28" below where we were this time last year.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/lack-of-snow-rough-on-many-minnesotans/feed/0Getty ImagesMinnesotans: Where We Come From Todayhttp://1037theloon.com/minnesotans-where-we-come-from-today/
http://1037theloon.com/minnesotans-where-we-come-from-today/#commentsMon, 16 Feb 2015 18:15:52 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=309919Continue reading…]]>With immigration such a big issue, the New York Times published a state by state breakdown of where the population of each state has come from. It was interesting to see where the Minnesotans of today are from. Here's how our current make-up shakes down.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/no-powerball-winner-means-wednesdays-jackpot-is-450-million/feed/0Getty ImagesTonight's Powerball Drawing Worth An Estimated $380 Millionhttp://1037theloon.com/tonights-powerball-drawing-worth-an-estimated-380-million/
http://1037theloon.com/tonights-powerball-drawing-worth-an-estimated-380-million/#commentsSat, 07 Feb 2015 16:00:01 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=308805Continue reading…]]>Got your ticket for tonight's Powerball drawing yet? Brisk sales across Minnesota and the rest of the country caused the estimated jackpot to jump another $20 million yesterday. If you win and take the cash option the one-time payout will be $257 million. I've got my ticket on the fridge.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/tonights-powerball-drawing-worth-an-estimated-380-million/feed/0Getty ImagesSaint Paul Named 2nd Best NHL City In Americahttp://1037theloon.com/saint-paul-named-2nd-best-nhl-city-in-america/
http://1037theloon.com/saint-paul-named-2nd-best-nhl-city-in-america/#commentsSat, 07 Feb 2015 12:00:35 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=308571Continue reading…]]>Home of the Minnesota Wild and the Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul has been named the second best 'NHL City in America' by SmartAsset.com. Minnesota's top-ranked hockey fan base, combined with a high quality of life put the Capitol City near the top of the list. Pittsburgh, PA came in at number-one.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/saint-paul-named-2nd-best-nhl-city-in-america/feed/0Getty ImagesMinneapolis Among Top-10 Cities For Football Fanshttp://1037theloon.com/minneapolis-among-top-10-cities-for-football-fans/
http://1037theloon.com/minneapolis-among-top-10-cities-for-football-fans/#commentsWed, 28 Jan 2015 16:00:28 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=307225Continue reading…]]>With the Super Bowl approaching, the brainiacs at WalletHub took a look at the 142 biggest cites in America and determined which were the best cities for football fans. Green Bay finished in the top spot. Las Vegas finished last. Minneapolis came in at #10. Here's the full list.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/minneapolis-among-top-10-cities-for-football-fans/feed/0Getty Images20 Things Minnesotans Should Brag About (But Don't Because It's Not Nice)http://1037theloon.com/20-things-minnesotans-should-brag-about-but-dont-because-its-not-nice/
http://1037theloon.com/20-things-minnesotans-should-brag-about-but-dont-because-its-not-nice/#commentsMon, 26 Jan 2015 16:00:34 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=306743Continue reading…]]>A couple of years ago Buzzfeed published a list of things that Minnesota is famous for. Here are the top-20 things from that list -- and frankly I think we need to throw the ol' 'Minnesota Nice' out the window and do some good old fashioned bragging.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/20-things-minnesotans-should-brag-about-but-dont-because-its-not-nice/feed/0Getty Images2016 To Feature Outdoor Minnesota Wild Game At TCF Bank Stadiumhttp://1037theloon.com/2016-to-feature-outdoor-minnesota-wild-game-at-tcf-bank-stadium/
http://1037theloon.com/2016-to-feature-outdoor-minnesota-wild-game-at-tcf-bank-stadium/#commentsSun, 25 Jan 2015 21:35:24 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=306730Continue reading…]]>The NHL announced yesterday that the Minnesota Wild will host the Chicago Blackhawks outdoors at TCF Bank Stadium on February 21, 2016. It will be the Wild's first outdoor game. It will be Chicago's fourth outdoor game, and it's third in three years.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/2016-to-feature-outdoor-minnesota-wild-game-at-tcf-bank-stadium/feed/0Getty ImagesIt's Official: Minnesota Is The Best State To Live Inhttp://1037theloon.com/its-official-minnesota-is-the-best-state-to-live-in/
http://1037theloon.com/its-official-minnesota-is-the-best-state-to-live-in/#commentsSat, 24 Jan 2015 22:30:13 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=306158Continue reading…]]>Minnesota has been ranked as the best state to live in (tied with New Hampshire) by Politico Magazine. That's up one spot from last year, and is based on things like income, unemployment, poverty, housing, education, health, and crime. Mississippi has found the bottom of another list.

BetterDoctor.com just released new findings that ranks Minneapolis the second 'Healthiest city in America.' I'm sure by 'Minneapolis' they mean 'Minnesota.' I make that inference based on the criteria they used to rank the cities.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/minnesotas-food-drink-scene-ranked-23rd-in-nation/feed/0Wavebreakmedia Ltd/ThinkStockCDC Declares Flu Widespread in 43 States, Including Minnesotahttp://1037theloon.com/cdc-declares-flu-widespread-in-43-states-including-minnesota/
http://1037theloon.com/cdc-declares-flu-widespread-in-43-states-including-minnesota/#commentsWed, 07 Jan 2015 16:00:42 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=303805Continue reading…]]>Good news (not), if you've gotten the flu this season -- you're not immune to getting it again. That's because there are different strains, and having one doesn't prevent you from getting another; and neither does the vaccine necessarily. Getting a flu shot is still recommended because it does protect to a certain degree.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/cdc-declares-flu-widespread-in-43-states-including-minnesota/feed/0Getty ImagesWeather Looking Pretty Good For Holiday Travel In Minnesotahttp://1037theloon.com/weather-looking-pretty-good-for-holiday-travel-in-minnesota/
http://1037theloon.com/weather-looking-pretty-good-for-holiday-travel-in-minnesota/#commentsWed, 24 Dec 2014 00:21:13 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=302819Continue reading…]]>Mother Nature looks to be delivering favorable weather for hitting the roads through the weekend for Christmas travel across Minnesota. There is a chance of light snow Christmas night and Friday, but the weekend may even deliver a rare dose of December sunshine.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/weather-looking-pretty-good-for-holiday-travel-in-minnesota/feed/0Ron Chapple Stock/ThinkStockThe Most Popular Toys In Minnesota This Holiday Season [VIDEO]http://1037theloon.com/the-most-popular-toys-in-minnesota-this-holiday-season-video/
http://1037theloon.com/the-most-popular-toys-in-minnesota-this-holiday-season-video/#commentsThu, 18 Dec 2014 20:22:10 +0000Mark Alanhttp://1037theloon.com/?p=322267Continue reading…]]>Continue reading…]]>http://1037theloon.com/the-most-popular-toys-in-minnesota-this-holiday-season-video/feed/0Flu Raging In Minnesotahttp://1037theloon.com/flu-raging-in-minnesota/
http://1037theloon.com/flu-raging-in-minnesota/#commentsThu, 18 Dec 2014 16:00:16 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=302041Continue reading…]]>It appears the flu is off to an early and potent start. The Minnesota Department of Health is now describing the flu as 'widespread' in the state. Some area schools have cancelled games due to too many sick players, hospital ERs are being overrun, and the shot may be less effective than we had hoped.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/adrian-petersons-appeal-denied/feed/0Getty ImagesFlu Shot May Not Be As Effective As Hoped In Minnesotahttp://1037theloon.com/flu-shot-may-not-be-as-effective-as-hoped-in-minnesota/
http://1037theloon.com/flu-shot-may-not-be-as-effective-as-hoped-in-minnesota/#commentsFri, 05 Dec 2014 18:10:41 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=300539Continue reading…]]>Hey, wait a minute. I want my flu shot money back. (Ok, what? Oh, right I did't pay anything. Insurance covered it.) The news of the day is saying the our usual flu shot effectiveness (60%) may not be as effective this year (40%) as we had hoped. Turns out that one of the strains mutated leaving us all a bit unprotected.

]]>http://1037theloon.com/flu-shot-may-not-be-as-effective-as-hoped-in-minnesota/feed/0Joanne Myers/ThinkStockWhat I Want For Christmas? All Of Us To Stop Drinking & Drivinghttp://1037theloon.com/what-i-want-for-christmas-all-of-us-to-stop-drinking-driving/
http://1037theloon.com/what-i-want-for-christmas-all-of-us-to-stop-drinking-driving/#commentsThu, 04 Dec 2014 18:10:19 +0000Pete Hansonhttp://98country.com/?p=300426Continue reading…]]>I had the opportunity to chat with Sergeant Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota Highway Patrol yesterday, and he said there were more than 500 DWI arrests in Minnesota over the Thanksgiving weekend. WHAT? 500+? Not to get all preachy, but what the hell is wrong with us?